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# He Weipu (1842–1922)

## What is He Weipu’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 254 auction results for He Weipu at 14 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,407 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,282–$3,524, n=7). The auction record is $76,103 for 林纾 何维朴 等 书画合璧 六屏立轴 (2014, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 林纾 何维朴 等 书画合璧 六屏立轴 | 水墨绢本 | $76,103 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2014 |
| 2 | Visiting Friends | 设色纸本 | $15,002 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2013 |
| 3 | 静观, Qing dynasty | Horizontal hanging board | $7,879 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | 何维朴 书法 四屏 | 水墨纸本 | $7,617 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2017 |
| 5 | 溪山谈诗图 | 水墨纸本 立轴 | $7,153 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2006 |
| 6 | 临王石谷访友图, 1919 | Ink on paper | $6,627 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2023 |
| 7 | 云壑幽居, 1914 | Hanging scroll | $6,578 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2012 |
| 8 | 夏山图, 1916年作 | 水墨纸本 | $5,828 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2019 |
| 9 | Landscape, 1908 | 水墨纸本 | $5,784 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2019 |
| 10 | 行书八言联 对联 | Couplet | $5,632 | Shanghai Jiatai | Jul 2013 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 41 | $3,212 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $3,929 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $3,233 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 254 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


He Weipu is a Chinese artist with 320 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,680. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by He Weipu sold in 2024 for $7,879, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a He Weipu work worth?

Across 254 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a He Weipu work is $2,680.

The median He Weipu work on paper sells for $3,296 across 60 lots.

The median He Weipu painting sells for $2,132 across 7 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) He Weipu work on papers typically sell for $1,799–$4,614 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $2,132‡ | $3,761 | 77.8% | 2023-12-16 |
| Works on Paper | 62 | $3,296‡ | $76,103 | 96.8% | 2026-06-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 1999-04-21 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2018-12-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $10,603‡ | $76,103 | — | 2018-12-09 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,605–$6,324‡ | $3,215‡ | $10,032‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $1,799–$4,614‡ | $3,212‡ | $9,047‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $76,103 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $10,032‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $3,761 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $3,337‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a He Weipu worth?

Across 254 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a He Weipu work is $2,680. The median He Weipu work on paper sells for $3,296 across 60 lots. The median He Weipu painting sells for $2,132 across 7 lots. Large (over 120 cm) He Weipu work on papers typically sell for $1,799–$4,614 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a He Weipu work on paper?

Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a He Weipu work on paper is $3,296. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is He Weipu's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a He Weipu work on paper is $76,103.

### What is the average price of a large He Weipu work on paper?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a large He Weipu work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,212, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium He Weipu work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium He Weipu work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,215, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is He Weipu's auction record?

He Weipu's auction record is $76,103, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “He Weipu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/he-weipu-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.